Engineer- Manufacturing NPI II USA

Description

• Manage critical timelines and schedules.
• Develop qualification scorecards and track program status.
• Provide regular status updates to all stakeholders.
• Manage program budget.
• Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
• Will push or pull up to 37 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Will sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day.
• Coordinate execution of key engineering and qualification tests.
• Manage program downtime and throughput impact.
• Will push or pull up to 50 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
• Working with subject matter experts champion program(s) through the change management system.
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• Lead the transfer of new process/product programs from pre-production, through manufacturing qualification, to full implementation. Responsibilities include developing master schedule, developing downtime and ramp plans, managing budget, identification of key risks, coordination of activities across cross functional teams and champion programs through the change management system. Provide regular updates to a cross section of stakeholders, including GMO operations, ME sustaining and integration teams and executive leadership team.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Must comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Lead task forces and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Resolve day-to-day project, scheduling, and budget challenges.

Requirements

• Strong time management skills.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Domestic and international travel as required.
• MS Degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 4 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing setting or
• PhD Degree in a technical discipline with 0-3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis.
• Understanding of Cycle Time, Throughput and Ramp calculations.
• 20/40 vision in each eye separately and both eyes (with or without correction), the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green and peripheral vision >70 degrees is required.
• Exhibit good leadership and team building skills.
• Will lift up to 58 pounds on an occasional basis, according to work instruction.
• Associates degree in a technical discipline with 2 years’ experience as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I or 3 years Engineering experience in desired areas, or 2 years Engineering experience and 6 years technical experience in desired areas.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in leading a technical program through the change management (CMS) system.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with 2 years as First Solar Manufacturing Engineer I, or 3 years Engineering experience in a manufacturing setting, or 2 years Engineering and 3 years technical experience in a manufacturing setting or
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including, but not limited to: steel-toed shoes, cut-resistant gloves, jackets, aprons &/or arm guards, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection & respirators) as a condition of employment and continued employment (requires little or no facial hair).
• Ability to create effective presentations and present to senior management.
• Ability to coordinate activities with multiple stakeholders across all First Solar locations.
• Will lift up to 37 pounds on a frequent basis.
• 10% - 20%
• Will climb stairs or steps on a frequent basis.
• Good knowledge of finance, OpEx., CapEx. Budget tracking and monitoring.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance